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Post by Estonian Dancer on Jun 1, 2006 13:52:56 GMT -5
Has anyone had a chance to read this new title which has also been published in 2006 by Kate DiCamillo?
I am pleased to say that this story involves animals again......I have not read it yet, but I have read a short review, suggesting that the book is suitable for children aged 6-8 years of age.
More interesting discussions about Di Camillo to come!! ;D
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Post by HA on Jun 27, 2006 19:26:22 GMT -5
I just read this series installment and I enjoyed it. I also enjoyed last year's Mercy Watson to the Rescue. BUT...neither of these was the book that I had hoped for. They are fun and charming, but I don't think that they are in the same league as "Winn-Dixie". The titles may involve an animal, but this is an animal with human traits - she likes to drive, she likes hot buttered toast and she knows how to cause trouble!
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Post by Estonian Dancer on Jun 28, 2006 4:11:06 GMT -5
I agree. This book certainly is not on the same level (writing or subject) as Because of Winn-Dixie. Yes, Mercy Watson is a pig that drives, eats toast and knows how to cause trouble. This sounds like me, and I'm human....even though because of my name, many may think that I am a race horse!  I think DiCamillo does a great job with this easy reader of creating a likable character in a series. |
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Post by martha on Sept 7, 2006 20:58:25 GMT -5
Mercy Watson does absolutely nothing for me, and I generally like Kate's books. I can't see how anyone can sustain a series of books on a pig whose only talent is a love of buttered toast. Sorry, Kate!
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Post by DianeB on Sept 20, 2006 18:32:36 GMT -5
I'm not a fan of Mercy Watson. I've read a few. I enjoy the happy endings, and the page numbers inside pieces of toast. But, the stories lack something.
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Post by lisarenea on Nov 18, 2006 12:00:18 GMT -5
I like Mercy Watson books because they are super fun. The illustrations are a riot and the books are laugh out loud funny. Are they Newberry contenders? Not a chance.
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Post by Cathy on Nov 26, 2006 15:57:28 GMT -5
I feel the need to leap to the defense.
"Mercy Watson" titles are early readers. Read silently, I might agree with the above posts. However, after a couple pages, I backtracked and began reading the first title aloud.
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Post by Cathy on Nov 26, 2006 16:16:51 GMT -5
(Sorry, I sent before I finished my thought.)
I feel the need to leap to the defense.
"Mercy Watson" titles are early readers. Read silently, I might agree with the above posts. However, after a couple pages, I backtracked and began reading the first title aloud. That's where the humor and magic of a toast-lovin' pig lies.
Perhaps, this series is more appropriate for the new Giesel award.
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Post by Mary on Nov 27, 2006 8:45:24 GMT -5
Cathy - I think you have a point! You might want to post your comments about this book, and other possible Geisel contenders, on our Mock Geisel discussion board: acplmockseuss.proboards54.com/ |
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Post by Estonian Dancer on Jan 22, 2007 11:50:43 GMT -5
I am really pleased that this book has been recognized as a Giesel Honor book!
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Post by Fred Smith on Oct 1, 2007 20:55:55 GMT -5
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